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Powdered milk vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between powdered milk and kit Kat

  • Kit Kat contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, zinc, vitamin B6, and selenium than powdered milk.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 112% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 37 times less zinc than powdered milk. Powdered milk contains 3.34mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in kit Kat is lower.
  • Powdered milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of powdered milk is 32, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +129.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +629.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3611.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +474.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226%
Contains more IronIron +112.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +975%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +473.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1410%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +480.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +164.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +136.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%
Contains more OtherOther +375%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.1%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Powdered milk Kit Kat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Kit Kat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.56µg 112%
Phosphorus 776mg 135mg 92%
Calcium 912mg 125mg 79%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.21mg 77%
Protein 26.32g 6.51g 40%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 0.64mg 33%
Potassium 1330mg 231mg 32%
Zinc 3.34mg 0.09mg 30%
Cholesterol 97mg 11mg 29%
Vitamin A 258µg 24µg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.02mg 22%
Selenium 16.3µg 5µg 21%
Copper 0.08mg 0.22mg 16%
Choline 117.4mg 31mg 16%
Sodium 371mg 54mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.117mg 14%
Magnesium 85mg 37mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0mg 10%
Carbs 38.42g 64.59g 9%
Iron 0.47mg 1mg 7%
Saturated fat 16.742g 17.953g 6%
Folate 37µg 14µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 5.844g 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.2µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.34mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.895g 2%
Calories 496kcal 518kcal 1%
Fats 26.71g 25.99g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Powdered milk Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
93%
Powdered milk
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.